James Aylward (politician)
James Aylward (born January 12, 1964) is a Canadian politician affiliated with the Prince Edward Island Progressive Conservative Party. His political career began with his election to the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island in the 2011 provincial election, representing the district of Stratford-Keppoch.
James Aylward | |
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James Aylward 2019 | |
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island for Stratford-Kinlock | |
| In office October 18, 2011 – March 26, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Cynthia Dunsford |
| Succeeded by | Riding dissolved |
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island for Stratford-Keppoch | |
| In office April 23, 2019 – March 6, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Riding established |
| Succeeded by | Jill Burridge |
| Leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Prince Edward Island | |
| In office October 20, 2017 – February 9, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Jamie Fox (interim) |
| Succeeded by | Dennis King |
| Leader of the Opposition in Prince Edward Island | |
| In office October 20, 2017 – April 23, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Jamie Fox |
| Succeeded by | Peter Bevan-Baker |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 12, 1964 |
| Political party | Progressive Conservative |
Prior to this leadership role, Aylward campaigned for the party’s leadership in December 2014 but was narrowly defeated by Rob Lantz on the second ballot during the leadership convention held on February 28, 2015.
Aylward served as the Leader of the Opposition and leader of the Prince Edward Island Progressive Conservative Party from October 2017 until February 2019 after defeating MLA, Brad Trivers.
On September 17 of 2018, Aylward announced his resignation as the Leader of the Prince Edward Island Progressive Conservative Party stating, "It has become clear to me over the past couple of months that despite my best efforts, I have not been able to make a strong enough connection with Islanders."